STM Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Portugal’s Second Logistics Support Ship

Automatically curated summary from Naval News.

On October 20, 2026, Turkish naval engineering firm STM held a keel-laying ceremony at ADA Shipyard in Istanbul for N.R.P. FERNANDO PESSOA, the second of two logistics support ships built for the Portuguese Navy. Contracted in December 2024, the deal marks Türkiye’s first military vessel export to an EU and NATO member. STM expects to launch both ships in 2027 and deliver them in 2028. Portuguese Admiral Jorge Manuel Nobre de Sousa stated the multi-role, 137-meter vessels will serve as force multipliers, supporting logistical needs, amphibious operations, and NATO maritime activities.

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The report relies on statements from builder STM and Portuguese Navy officials regarding projected delivery timelines for 2027–2028 and vessel operational capabilities.